Updates

Sunday, December 28, 2025

This Past Sunday

We continued our series with a look at Joseph from Matthew 1, and how the fall into sin impacts our present lives. 

Then on Sunday night we hosted our annual Christmas Sweater Service; a family-friendly time of celebrating the birth of Christ with stories, carols, and Scripture readings.

Sunday's morning service

Sunday's Sweater Service

This Week

On Sunday we will gather at 10 a.m. to reflect on keeping the joy of Christmas alive all year long. 

You're invited to join us again on Thursday morning, January 1st, at 10 a.m. as we celebrate the New Year with a special time of worship and fellowship, as we reflect on counting our blessings. All ages are invited to participate in this special time together in the fellowship hall -- and everyone is invited to bring their leftover holiday desserts to share!

Reminder

Any donations for 2025 are to be into the church by 9 a.m. on Dec 31st, 2025.

Offerings

December 28 Offering

December 28th’s collection is for Ebenezer’s 4th quarterly budget to stay on track with our budget, and classical/ denominational shares.

January 4 Offering

Our second offering is for Trenton Care and Share Foodbank, whose mission is to serve the people of Quinte West by providing food to individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity, and this number continues to rise daily as costs continues to stay beyond the reach of those less fortunate. trentonfoodbank.ca

Food Bank

The Coordinator has let us know there is a need for: goldfish crackers, school safe snacks, medium and large peanut butter, jam, canned meats like flakes of ham or chicken, dry soups, condensed milk/evaporated milk, stove top stuffing, gravy, baby food, formula, diapers size 4, 5, 6, baby wipes, no-sugar added items, sugar-free sweetener.

Ebenezer's Connections Committee

Ebenezer's Connections Committee is looking for new members. They implement programs, events, strategies, oversee ministries, develop and maintain connections with community partners in order to encourage congregational involvement and participation in various activities, seminars, and community outreach programs outside of Ebenezer. If you feel like this may be your calling, please contact the church office for more information.

You Are Making A Difference!

On behalf of the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, thank you for your gifts to ministry shares. Your support enables congregations to do so much more to further God's Kingdom than any one church could do alone. Our denomination could not impact the world through missions, media, and church development without your incredible and faithful support. Thank you! crcna.org/ministryshares

Anniversary Celebration

First C.R.C. of Kingston is celebrating their 75th year of worship. You are invited to join us in worship and praise at 10 a.m. on Jan 11, 2026 (weather permitting) at 310 Kingscourt Ave., Kingston, ON. We hope you will join us for this occasion. Plan to stay and share memories and fellowship with coffee and a light lunch after the service.

December 28 Bulletin

On Sunday we will gather at 10 a.m. to reflect on keeping the joy of Christmas alive all year long. 

You're invited to join us again on Thursday morning, January 1st, at 10 a.m. as we celebrate the New Year with a special time of worship and fellowship, as we reflect on counting our blessings. All ages are invited to participate in this special time together in the fellowship hall -- and everyone is invited to bring their leftover holiday desserts to share!

Ushers: Nelly, Matt

Coffee: Andy & Sue

Nursery: Judy, Holly

No Sunday School: December 28th & January 4th, resuming on the 11th of January

Projection: Cameron

Sound: Al

Elders: Jason, Dale

Deacons: Anne, Cynthia

If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.

Infant Holy Infant Lowly  /   As With Gladness Men of Old

Welcome & Announcements

God’s Greeting

Call to Worship

Immortal Invisible God Only Wise  /   God the Uncreated One

Kids Message 

Words of Assurance 

In the Bleak Midwinter   / Immanuel

Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:1-3 on page 1072

Message 

Closing Blessing & Silent Night

Just us next Sunday as we gather at 10 a.m. for worship.

Ushers Next Week: Gerald D, Chris H

Coffee: Dick & Arlene

Nursery: Emily, Nelly

No Sunday School: December 28th & January 4th, resuming on the 11th of January

Projection: Cameron

Sound: Ed (January 1) / Albert (January 4)

Elders: Kevin, Dick

Deacons: Tammy, Jeanette

January 1 10 a.m. New Year’s Day Service

January 6 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

January 8 7 p.m. Council Meeting

January 12 7 p.m. Friendship Group

730 p.m. Worship Committee

January 13 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS & Cadets

January 14 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

6 p.m. C of A Meeting

January 15 7 p.m. Deacons Meeting

January 19 7 p.m. Friendship Group

January 20 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS & Cadets

January 21 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

January 22 7 p.m. Elders Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Marilyn B (26), Lucy C (26), Richard S (26), Elizabeth W (26), Anne V (27), Joanne T (28), Doreen M (29) celebrating birthdays!

We pray for those who deal with illness, and for those who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones at this time. We give thanks to our God for his hand of comfort and healing. 

We also ask you to remember those who cannot attend services and to keep them in prayer: Jo B, Maureen B, Dora D, Aky D, Charles & Stella D, John D, Riek H, Arlene H, Audrey K, Frances L, Jan M, Thea P, Gerdie P, Louise S, Mary S, Joanne T, Nell V, & Riet V.

Food Bank: There is a need for: goldfish crackers, school safe snacks, peanut butter, jam, canned meats like flakes of ham or chicken, dry soups, condensed milk/evaporated milk, stove top stuffing, gravy, baby food, formula, diapers size 4, 5, 6, baby wipes, no-sugar added items, sugar-free sweetener.

Reminder: Any donations for 2025 are to be into the church by 9 a.m. on Dec 31st, 2025.

December 28 Offering: December 28th’s collection is for Ebenezer’s 4th quarterly budget to stay on track with our budget, and classical/ denominational shares.

January 4 Offering: Our second offering is for Trenton Care and Share Foodbank, whose mission is to serve the people of Quinte West by providing food to individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity, and this number continues to rise daily as costs continues to stay beyond the reach of those less fortunate. trentonfoodbank.c